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Act amending the Marine Protection Act of 1994 (RPPL No. 4-35).

Country/Territory
Palau
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend RPPL No. 4-18, regarding the taking of certain species of marine and terrestrial organisms, to clarify and strengthen the penalties and enforcement provisions, to require the Minister to promulgate Regulations concerning cultured species, and for other purposes.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method International trade Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Management/conservation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

In section 3 ‘export’ is redefined and in section 4 a provision which prohibits the making of false or misleading statements regarding the export of fish. Section 9 which prescribes penalties for the violation of provisions of section 4 is completely rewritten. A distinction between civil penalties and criminal penalties is made. In section 7 is inserted a clause which requires the Minister for Resources and Development to issue Regulations which set out procedures to certify species as cultured.

Full text
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References - Legislation

Amends

Marine Protection Act of 1994.

Legislation | Palau | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Management/conservation, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX